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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 686.98 and 404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 686.98 and 404.13 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 686.98 = 404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/686.98 = 404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 686.98 × 404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 277,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,629.23/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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